Mohali's all-rounder Amanjot Kaur gets maiden Indian team camp call

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, August 9

All-rounder Amanjot Kaur, daughter of a Mohali-based carpenter, got her maiden Indian probables squad (women) call for the upcoming Australia tour, from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today.

The 20-year-old all-rounder has already played for India-A team in the Challenger Trophy for U-19 and U-23 categories. After playing for Punjab, she is now registered with the Union Territory Cricket Association (UTCA), Chandigarh.

Two other players Tanya Bhatia and Harleen Kaur, who are already part of the Indian senior team, from Chandigarh are also called for this camp.

Amanjot practises under local coach Nagesh Gupta, who is working with the UT Sports Department. She will leave to attend the probables camp, to be held at the NCA, Bangalore, tomorrow. She idolises Team India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, and thus improved her game to perfect both her batting and bowling.

Today, the BCCI called 35 players for the preparatory camp. “I am happy to get a call for senior’s camp. I was added to the WhatsApp group today. The final team will leave from Bangalore only. I am taking this opportunity as a platform to showcase my talent.

“If I get selected in the final squad, it will be completely due to my performance. In the past, I have played well for the India-A squad and also managed to put up a good score in the domestic circuit. During the lockdown restrictions, I made sure that I keep up my fitness at the highest level,” said Amanajot.

When asked about the family’s support, she replied: “Despite odds, my father supported me. He never let me down on any front. He always makes sure that I get a good kit, good bat and good coaching. I think it’s my time to make him proud and happy,” she said.